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  • Cast Iron Cookware for Campfire Cooking

    The smell of wood smoke and the mouthwatering smells of food cooking on a campfire combine to cause the tummy to make happy noises in anticipation of a good meal. Cast iron Dutch ovens and...

  • How to Build a Fire With Hand Sanitizer Gel

    Having a fire can mean the difference between life and death depending on the type of survival situation you encounter. A fire will let you cook, boil water or stay warm. Using hand sanitizer gel...

  • Fiber Rope Splicing Procedures

    Splicing fiber rope is relatively simple once you've done it a few times. A proper splice actually strengthens the rope at the site of the cut or break and is the trimmest type of knot work for...

  • How to Make Your Own Lightweight Tent Poles

    The market for camping and outdoor sport supplies has grown tremendously over the years and outdoor enthusiasts can spend hundreds or thousands of dollars a year on camping gear and outdoor...

  • How to Set Up an RV Awning

    Millions of people get back to the outdoors in an RV every year. Some go to the beach, while others enjoy a mountain, desert or forest setting. No matter where an RV owner goes, however, a shady...

  • How to Troubleshoot Coleman Camp Stoves

    Coleman camp stoves have a long history among campers looking for efficient cooking. The company's main two-burner model, the Classic 425, operates on Coleman fuel, a trade name for white gas, a...

  • How to Install a Lantern Battery

    Despite their lower light output, electric lanterns are more convenient for the average camper since a convenience store is more likely to have a lantern battery than a bottle of kerosene or...

  • How to Make a Cheap Light Tent

    Sometimes the only way to find a cheap tent that fits within your budget is to make one yourself. Keep in mind the smaller the tent, the lighter it will be. These instructions will be enough to...

  • How to Replace A Sleeping Bag Zipper

    Zippers have always been a problem when it comes to sleeping bags. They can often be repaired however replacing them are really quite easy. Follow the instructions to replace your sleeping bags...

  • Coleman Folding Camper History

    In 1900, W.C. Coleman was attracted to a lamp in a drug store window that allowed him to read the finest print even with his poor eyesight. That lamp was the seed that started Coleman Company,...

  • How to Clean a Camp Chef Griddle

    Portable griddles are useful and convenient when you want to cook somewhere other than your kitchen or patio. Camp Chef has been producing outdoor cooking products since 1990, and they include...

  • Silva Compass Safety

    Silva is one of the main manufacturers of orienteering compasses from around the world. If you are planning an expedition where compass and navigation are going to be needed, then having safe...

  • Instructions for Splicing Rope

    Repairing a broken or cut rope or extending a three-strand twisted grass rope that's too short is a simple skill that every sailor, cowboy, Boy Scout and lumberjack used to know. It's not really...

  • Different Ways to Make Fire Starters

    Constructing a campfire can be an easy task, but there are times when lighting a fire and finding dry firewood can be a hassle. However, careful planning can help prevent fire problems on a...

  • How to Replace Batteries in a Husky Adjustable Flashlight

    Husky makes a popular line of affordable and reliable flashlights in all different sizes, lumen power and designs. Some use rechargeable batteries and others use typical household disposable ones....

  • How to Caulk an RV

    RVs are so similar to houses in many respects that they require identical forms of maintenance. Seams around the windows, doors and on the roof, for example, require regular inspection and...

  • How to Fold a 3 Person Dome Tent

    When it is time to break camp and go home, people often get frustrated as they try to fold their dome tent and fit it back into the carry bag it came in. Even something as small as a three-person...

  • REI Tent Pitching Instructions

    After a long day hiking, getting ready to turn in is more fun and less frustrating if you already know the basic steps of pitching your REI tent. All tents must be unraveled and set up, but...

  • How to Collect Firewood Legally

    When you head off on your next camping trip, think twice before collecting firewood in the area. In most cases it's illegal to collect firewood, even if you're just gathering wood that's fallen...

  • How to Donate a Campground Membership

    If you own membership to a campground (whether it be annual or lifetime), you have the opportunity to donate that membership to a charity or individual. In most cases this doesn't involve any...

  • How to Repair Canvas for a Canopy

    Canvas is a durable material, but when applied as a canopy it usually sits outdoors in all weathers. Accidents and the elements mean some wear and tear is inevitable. There is a simple way to...

  • How to Keep Food Cold When Camping

    Whether you are heading to the great outdoors for a weekend or a week, you need to take special precautions to keep your food cold when camping. You must keep perishable items such as meat, milk...

  • How to Make a Camp Flag Pole

    Display a little patriotic pride by constructing a rustic camp flag pole to fly Old Glory at your next camping event. You can also use this pole to fly a unit banner or decorative pennant. This...

  • How to Set Up an Ozark Trail Tent

    Ozark Trail dome tents, made by NorthPole Limited, assemble in much the same way as standard domes except the tents sport additional shock-cord poles on each side to prop open front footlockers....

  • How to Make a Camping Pad

    Camping pads are used to provide cushion from the hard, lumpy ground and to provide extra warmth for the sleeper. They also prevent your sleeping bag from getting damp and dirty--yes, a sleeping...

  • DIY Fixed Blade Knife Sheath

    Fixed-blade knives are important tools for camping and other outdoor activities. Unlike pocket knives, however, these blades require protective coverings for storage and carrying to avoid cuts or...

  • Survival Food Strategy

    For the first time in history, the average family no longer stocks large caches of food sufficient to tide them over in an emergency. We live in a society built on vast complex of interlocking...

  • How to Clean a Marmot Tent

    Marmot tents are built to last. You can ensure that your tent will continue to serve you for many years with proper cleaning and storage. Although a tent does not need a thorough wash every time...

  • How to Keep Food Cold on a Camping Trip

    Camping in the outdoors is a favorite activity for many people. Food safety is a concern, however, since refrigeration is not an option. There are two main types of camping. Car camping, where you...

  • How to Make Fire With Potassium Permanganate

    Potassium permanganate is an inorganic substance that has various uses. This chemical is an oxidizing agent that can be utilized in water treatment facilities to remove strong odors from water....

  • DIY Camp Kitchen

    Camp kitchens are light, movable setups that provide preparation space and storage for utensils, camp stoves, and pans, and collapse for easy loading and storage. You can buy commercial camp...

  • How to Make a Fire Pit in the Sand

    Hanging out on the beach is always a lot of fun, but temperature drops and cold evening breezes can make it a bit cold and uncomfortable once the sun disappears. Assuming the beach allows...

  • How to Rig up a 20-Liter Camp Shower Bag

    A 20-liter (5-gallon) camp shower bag weighs more than 40 pounds. Trying to lift 40 pounds into the air using just arm strength and a rope thrown over a tree amounts to a long, futile struggle....

  • How to Inflate a Comfort Quest Air Bed

    Air beds are inflatable mattresses that make excellent camping beds or extra sleeping accommodations for the occasional guest. Air beds take up little space when deflated and provide a...

  • How to Build a Camp Ground Outdoor Seating Area

    Outdoor seating for campgrounds does not have to be complicated. The size and shape of your seating area should be flexible, easy to assemble and simple to strike. Cinder block and stock lumber...

  • How to Set Up the Eureka Extended Stay Tent

    The Eureka Extended Stay tent is a three-season tent that, with its large mesh windows and doors, is very comfortable in hot weather. The rainfly is will keep out moderate drizzle, but a driving...

  • How to Build a Campsite Grill

    One draw of camping is that it is a completely different experience. People go on vacation to "get away from it all," but in a hotel, the only thing you are getting away from is your geographic...

  • Greatland Outdoors Tent Instructions

    Greatland tents are made by NorthPole and sold by Target. The tents can also be found through Amazon.com and eBay. There are several models of Greatland tents, from simple two-person domes to...

  • How to Repair a Canvas Tent

    Even the smallest of tears in a canvas tent can be devastating to the outdoorsman who relies on the tent for shelter and comfort. Tents are designed to keep you warm, dry and safe, and a damaged...

  • Coleman Road Trip Grill Problems

    The Coleman Road Trip Grill offers a popular outdoor recreation grilling solution. The Road Trip Grill and its models are both collapsible and portable. Although a popular commercial product, the...

  • How to Use Building Material As Firewood

    When building a fire, it is a good idea to take advantage of any spare materials you have laying about. If you have recently completed a building project, this may well be a good chance for you to...

  • How to Clean Camp Water for a Shower

    Camping means different things for different people. Some prefer to rough it entirely and go for days without taking a shower. For them, camping is an escape from the day-to-day regular life....

  • How to Cut & Seal Nylon Rope

    Nylon rope is made up of many strands of a synthetic fiber of the same name. These strands of fiber are twisted and braided to make up the rope. When the rope is cut, the strands will begin to...

  • How Thermarest Pads Work

    Therm-a-Rest air mattresses have been around for over three decades. These pads are one of the main standards of comfort while trekking in the back country. They feature self-inflatable technology...

  • Campfire Cooking Utensils

    Camping in the wilderness has perks that no other recreation has. Cooking over a campfire is one of them. There isn't a lot of special equipment needed, but cooking utensils for the home kitchen...

  • How to Hunt a Deer Without a Gun or Bow

    In the air force they teach you (or at least taught you) how to hunt and survive in the wild with nothing more than a small weapon. In the event that your aircraft went down, you were forced to...

  • The Best Way to Flush an RV Black Water Holding Tank

    Going for an RV outing can be a wonderful experience. For many people, nothing can beat being in the outdoors while at the same time having the convenience of running water. RV plumbing systems...

  • How to Replace Fabric on a RV Awning

    If the fabric on your RV awning tears or deteriorates beyond the point of repair, you must replace it. But replacing a RV awning is a difficult and possibly dangerous task, because the springs...

  • Outdoor Fire Pit Laws

    Sitting around a campfire out on the trail cooking or telling ghost stories is a favorite pastime of outdoor enthusiasts across the globe. Whether in your backyard or out in the wilderness, a fire...

  • How to Purify Dirty Water

    Whether you are camping or traveling in a Third World country, your water sources are limited and purifying the water you have can be a matter of survival. Dirty water can contain harmful...

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